All stories by Ruthie Fierberg on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

TDF Launches Lifeline Campaign to Sustain the Non-Profit Through the Shutdown by Ruthie Fierberg

The 52-year-old organization dedicated to accessibility in theatre prepares to weather the coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Freestyle a Song for Conan O’Brien by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hamilton creator called on his improv chops for the spontaneous performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM
Monday, April 20, 2020

Legally Blonde: The Musical Cast to Reunite on Broadway Podcast Network by Ruthie Fierberg

Original cast members Laura Bell Bundy, Orfeh, Andy Karl, Richard H. Blake, and more will take part in the Broadway Cares benefit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

How You Can Support Tony Nominee Nick Cordero’s Recovery From COVID-19 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway favorite continues to battle to return home to wife Amanda Kloots and their son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM
Friday, April 17, 2020

Watch: Broadway Actors Reunite for the 10th Anniversary of Outsourced With Pilot Table Read by Ruthie Fierberg

Fiddler on the Roof’s Ben Rappaport, Company’s Anisha Nagarajan, and more reunite to benefit Action Aid, Global Giving, and The Actors Fund

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

In The Studio: Andy Blankenbuehler Teaches the Choreography to Bandstand’s ‘A Band in New York City’ From Quarantine by Ruthie Fierberg

Get on your feet at home and learn this combination from the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM
Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Playbill Viewing: Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Uzo Aduba, and More in FX’s Mrs. America by Ruthie Fierberg

Recounting the women’s liberation movement, and those women who countered it, the new series (available to stream on Hulu) stars a host of Broadway alums.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2020

How 1 Broadway Friendship Came to Provide Hundreds of Meals for ICU Workers at Bellevue Hospital by Ruthie Fierberg

To Kill a Mockingbird co-stars Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gideon Glick share the details of how their big Broadway meal train began—and how you can help in NYC and your own community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Tony Winner Ali Stroker Wants You to Tune In to Jazz at Lincoln Center April 15 by Ruthie Fierberg

The organization presents their 2020 gala Worldwide Concert for our Culture via live stream.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:23PM

D.C.’s Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Hosts Free Virtual ‘Progressive Party’ April 20 by Ruthie Fierberg

Artistic director Maria Manuela Goyanes and managing director Emika Abe reveal the decision behind moving the in-person gala digital to feature performances, auction experiences, and sneak p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Hedwig and the Angry Inch Composer-Lyricist Stephen Trask Marries Partner of 35 Years by Ruthie Fierberg

Stephen and Michael Trask were married on their neighbor’s lawn in a socially distanced ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Special Skills: Teach Yourself the Invaluable Ability of Sight-Reading by Ruthie Fierberg

With just 10 minutes a day, any singer (professional or amateur) can learn this marketable talent at home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM
Monday, April 13, 2020

Watch the Full Saturday Night Seder Starring Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Shoshana Bean, Idina Menzel, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

In case you missed the seder hosted by Jason Alexander, watch stories and songs from a slew of stage and screen celebrities—including an unforgettable Prince of Egypt performance by Erivo …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

Ramin Karimloo, Playbill, More Launch New Podcasts on the Broadway Podcast Network by Ruthie Fierberg

What’s new to listen to on the theatre podcast platform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:34PM

Why Dear Evan Hansen’s Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Turned ‘You Will Be Found’ Into a Book by Ruthie Fierberg

Plus, an exclusive look at pages from the new illustrated hardcover.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM

Watch an Exclusive Clip From The Goldbergs New Musical-Themed Episode by Ruthie Fierberg

The April 15 episode, based on the true experience of creator Adam Goldberg, features Ana Gasteyer's drama teacher character as she is forced to put on a student-written musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Travis Wall Hosts Free Virtual Dance Convention Break the Floor: Live by Ruthie Fierberg

The So You Think You Can Dance and The Wrong Man choreographer hosts interactive classes, group competition, and more beginning April 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Jason Robert Brown Offers His Rendition of ‘Dayenu’ for Passover by Ruthie Fierberg

Ahead of the night of the first Passover seder, the Tony-winning composer lyricist shares his remix of the holiday tune.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Watch a Powerful Concert Performance of the New Musical Passing Through by Ruthie Fierberg

Based on the story of the man who walked from Pennsylvania to California collecting stories of America and hope, the musical premiered at Goodspeed in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Celebrity Self-Tape: Caroline, or Change Star N’Kenge Auditions for Her Dream Role in Ragtime by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the soprano’s rendition of “Your Daddy’s Son” from the Ahrens and Flaherty score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM

Learn How to Do Your Makeup Moulin Rouge! Style by Ruthie Fierberg

MAC and The Blonds bring their chic expertise to this exclusive video makeup master class.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The Cast of Jagged Little Pill Sings New Rendition of Alanis Morissette’s ‘Thank U’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Elizabeth Stanley, Celia Rose Gooding, Lauren Patten, Derek Klena, and more unite in this new music video of the hit song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Monday, April 6, 2020

London’s Sleepless Musical Makes Medical Scrubs for the U.K.’s NHS by Ruthie Fierberg

The producers behind the new musical romance team up with costume designer Sue Simmerling for COVID-19 relief effort to produce necessary medical supplies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM
Sunday, April 5, 2020

The Full Original Cast of Broadway’s Hamilton Joins John Krasinksi for His Digital Series Some Good News by Ruthie Fierberg

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Golsdberry, and more join Krasinski (and Emily Blunt) for Episode 2 of the new “good news” broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52PM

The Full Original Cast of Broadway’s Hamilton Joins John Krasinski for His Digital Series Some Good News by Ruthie Fierberg

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Golsdberry, and more join Krasinski (and Emily Blunt) for Episode 2 of the new “good news” broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52PM

Celebrity Self-Tape: On Your Feet’s Mauricio Martínez Auditions for His Dream Role by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor gives Barbra Streisand a run for her money with this song from Funny Girl.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Gideon Glick, and More Start a Virtual Meal Train to Support Hospital Workers by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway stars launch #BroadwayFeedsBellevue to provide meals for ICU workers while supporting local restaurants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:56AM
Friday, April 3, 2020

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist Collaborates With Deaf West Theatre for a Special Episode by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch a first glimpse as Deaf West Spring Awakening alum Sandra Mae Frank guest stars in the April 5 episode, along with an ensemble of Deaf performers in the NBC musical series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

John Mulaney and Nick Kroll Take Oh, Hello From Broadway to Podcast by Ruthie Fierberg

The comedians revive their characters Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland for the Oh, Hello: The P’dcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Maestra Music Is Revolutionizing Gender Parity in Theatre by Ruthie Fierberg

Thanks to the non-profit founded by Georgia Stitt, “I don’t know who the women are” will never be an excuse again.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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